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Weinstein Co. Acquisition Deal on 'Life Support' Following N.Y. Attorney General Intervention

Weinstein Co. Acquisition Deal on 'Life Support' Following N.Y. Attorney General Intervention

In a surprise turn of events that mixes New York politics and an epic showbiz scandal, a $500 million deal to acquire the Weinstein Co. is now on "life support" because of the lawsuit filed Sun …

By Cynthia Littleton
'Black Panther' Heading Toward Massive $170 Million-Plus Opening

'Black Panther' Heading Toward Massive $170 Million-Plus Opening

Disney-Marvel's "Black Panther" is gaining momentum with forecasts estimating as much as $170 million in North America during the four-day President's Day weekend, updated tracking shows. That' …
Starz and Altice USA Set Carriage Deal, Ending Six-Week Blackout

Starz and Altice USA Set Carriage Deal, Ending Six-Week Blackout

After a six-week standoff, Starz and Altice USA have come to terms on a new carriage agreement. The 16 Starz-Encore channels went dark on Altice USA systems on Jan. 1 after the previous contrac …
21st Century Fox President Peter Rice Thinks Fox Better Fit for Disney Than Comcast

21st Century Fox President Peter Rice Thinks Fox Better Fit for Disney Than Comcast

21st Century Fox president and Fox networks group chairman Peter Rice stated a preference for Disney as the company to ultimately acquire the majority of Fox, despite Comcast's reported renewed …

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As syndication and packaging deals dry up, agencies are becoming producers — but representing and employing the same client presents issues.

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